Network folder system

Abstract

Disclosed is a network folder system comprising a combination network in which a plurality of servers are so connected that the servers may supplement their data and information with each other. The combination network has a plurality of client terminal units connected thereto. Each of the servers has an on-line folder equipped therewith for storing data and/or pieces of information, which otherwise, would be stored on the client side. Each terminal unit can download and upload data and/or information to a selected server or servers. Thus, lots of data and information can be stored in a selected on-line folder or folders, accordingly reducing the loading of the terminal unit, and at the same time, permitting other clients to use such data and information in common.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A network folder system comprising a combination network in which a plurality of servers are so connected that they may supplement their data and information with each other, allowing a plurality of client terminal units to access to selected servers, characterized in that each of said servers has an on-line folder equipped therewith for storing data and/or information, which otherwise, would be stored on the client's side.  
     
     
         2 . A network folder system according to    claim 1    wherein the combination network can be connected to the internet by protocol conversion.  
     
     
         3 . A network folder system according to    claim 1    wherein each of the terminal units comprises means responsive to its start for downloading data and/or pieces of information from a selected server or servers.  
     
     
         4 . A network folder system according to    claim 1    or    3    wherein each of the terminal units further comprises means for uploading data and/or pieces of information from its memory to a selected server or servers during its operation and/or at the end of its operation.